Revue Prescrire

Prescrire is an independent, non-profit organization and medical journal based in France that provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based evaluations of medicines and therapeutic strategies. Established in 1981, the organization is renowned for its total financial independence, as it refuses all advertising, grants, and industry funding, relying solely on subscriber revenue. Its primary publication, the monthly journal "Prescrire," offers rigorous assessments of new drugs, comparative effectiveness reviews, and pharmacovigilance updates. Prescrire also publishes an English-language edition, "Prescrire International," to reach a global audience of clinicians and researchers. The organization plays a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem by identifying "drugs to avoid" and promoting rational prescribing practices. It is a founding member of the International Society of Drug Bulletins (ISDB).